Executive Director, Infant Child Enrichment Services, Inc.

Infant/Child Enrichment Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Executive Director

Reports to: ICES Board of Directors

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $94,000 - $114,000

Job Summary:Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides leadership, and direction for all agency programs to ensure accomplishment of its mission, vision, core values, and strategic initiatives. S/he is responsible for overall management of program, policy, fiscal, and personnel operations. The Executive Director represents the organization to clients, funders, governmental agencies, and the community.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership:

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of key issues surrounding childcare; provide strategies for overcoming challenges.
• Enhance existing programs and develop new programs that support the needs of both parents and children.
• Improve program outcomes through sound planning, implementation of best practices, and comprehensive evaluation. Report results.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies to expand and enrich program offerings.
• Ensure that the mission, values, and goals of the organization are present in all of its work.

Administration:

• Ensure sound fiscal management of all programs. Demonstrate transparency through collaborative budget development and timely reporting.
• Negotiate various aspects of agency contracts and grants. Achieve benchmarks and outcomes.
• Provide staff leadership. Determine staffing needs and benefit packages. Ensure that policies and practices are consistent with state/federal laws and grant requirements.
• Oversee and manage all facilities in Sonora and Mariposa including leasing agreements, insurance, and contracting for services.
• Provide leadership for "service focused" marketing and communications efforts.

External and Board Relations:

• Provide a credible and informed presence in the community by serving on various committees, attending and participating in relevant meetings, and collaborating with other agencies to improve services.
• Provide the Board of Directors with information they need to formulate policy and make sound decisions including timely financial reporting and goal achievement.
• Work in partnership with the President to ensure good governance, board engagement, and robust identification and recruitment of potential board members.

Requirements / Qualifications